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Dakota Wright

Dakota Wright

New Philadelphia,OH

Summary

Results-oriented professional with experience as Interim Athletic Director at Kent State Tuscarawas, emphasizing student-before-athlete development and excelling in relationship management and event organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Athletic Director

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
10.2024 - Current
  • Achieved first national championship in volleyball in 2024.
  • Scheduled and organized activities for eight sports teams.
  • Facilitated initiation of three new sports programs.
  • Increased athletic program enrollment by 40% within one year.
  • Developed an Athletic Day for prospective student-athletes.
  • Established Registration Day to secure preferred class schedules.

2-YEAR INTERNSHIP

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Strategically aligned 300 games within our parameters of the rules allowed/USCAA
  • Achieved budget goals consistently over a 24-month period
  • Approved coaches’ requests in compliance with policy and budget.

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Administration

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH

Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration

Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH

References

Kent State Tuscarawas

Rob Brindley

Athletic Director/Golf Coach

330-260-3332

Kent State University

Mark Lyberger

Head of Sports Administration Program

330-352-1957

Kent State Tuscarawas

Chad Conrad

Director, Philanthropy

330-365-7750

Timeline

Interim Athletic Director

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
10.2024 - Current

2-YEAR INTERNSHIP

KENT STATE TUSCARAWAS
05.2022 - 10.2024

Master of Arts - Sports Administration

Kent State University

Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration

Kent State University
Dakota Wright